The first FULL day in New York was spent visiting one of my favorite New York icons....The Statue of Liberty. We were up early and on the ferry headed to this marvelous symbol of freedom.
The statue itself was a gift from the country of France in 1876 to celebrate America's 100 year birthday of Independence. The building of the pedestal was to be OUR responsibility. After getting little response from the wealthy, a plea was given to the 'common people' and through their donations of dimes and nickels, the money was raised, the pedestal built and the monument was dedicated in 1886.
The view of the Manhattan skyline on the return trip. It was a great and memorable morning spent with the Bennetts.
Our next stop was Grand Central Station.....always a busy, bustling place...and a backdrop scene to many movies. Dax and his mom.
The Central Park Zoo was a hit with the kids. It is small but entertaining....and better than anything we have in Vegas!
The Bennetts had a great time in Central Park, (conveniently located one block from Grandpa and Grandma's apartment!) where they not only visited the Zoo but rode the Merry-Go-Round and the boats on the lake, too!
That night, the kids had enough energy to see ALADDIN...a top-rated New York play. They loved it, but were definitely ready for bed when they returned to our place.
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